What does FCCP after a doctor's name stand for?

Answer 1

"Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians" (FCCP) is a title given to a Doctor Who specializes in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and critical care medicine. FCCP is used as a post-nominal title, such as John Citizen, MD, FCCP. To be eligible for the Fellowship, a physician in the United States of America or Canada must be board certified in both a primary board and an applicable subspecialty board, have at least 18 months experience in the field, and be sponsored by two Fellows of the College.1


1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_College_of_Chest_Physicians

Answer 2

The initials of MD stand for Doctor of Medicine, indicating their completion of an allopathic medical school. FCCP stands for Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians, which regards their specialty in medicine of these areas of medicine.

Answer 3

FACP after a doctors signature means that they are a member of A Fellow in the American College of Physicians. This is a national organization of doctors who use scientific knowledge to diagnose and treat patients.